Ford AL-KO FMT74C Instrucciones De Montaje página 2

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TRAILER HITCH FITTING INSTRUCTIONS
Type:
Vertical load:
Manufacturer:
Area of use:
Note:
Fitting is to be executed in accordance with these
instructions.
When using the trailer hitch, always observe the manufac-
turer's data regarding trailer load and vertical load. The figures
stated for the trailer hitch must not be exceeded.
The maximum permissible combined weight of vehicle and
trailer must not be exceeded. The maximum permissible
weight for the car-trailer combination is stated on the vehicle's
identification plate. Your Ford dealer will be
pleased to help you if required.
Before using the coupling device, the correct trailer
electrical kit must be installed.
In the area of the contact surfaces, undersealing, anti-
corrosion wax and noise-deadening material must be
removed. If necessary, apply corrosion protection according to
Ford Service guidelines.
Jack the vehicle.
Remove rear bumper and impact strip as per workshop
manual. The impact strip is no longer required.
When mounting the trailer hitch on the car body,
!
make sure that the bolts and threads are free of
oil and grease.
Align side parts of the tow bar (A) with the holes in the side
rails, hand-tighten nuts (8x B) on the rear panel of the vehicle
and bolts (2x C) with washers (2x D) on the side rail.
First, tighten the nuts on the rear panel to the specified torque.
Then fasten the bolts on the side rails to the specified torque.
Cut out the middle section of the bumper as shown (E).
Assemble dismantled or loosened parts as described in the
workshop manual.
Operating notes:
The coupling ball must be kept clean and well greased (*).
SKDT1J-19D520-BA
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AL-KO FMT74C
200lbs (90,7 kg)
Alois Kober GmbH
Ichenhauser Str. 14
D-89359 Kötz
TRANSIT CONNECT 08/2013 –
XXXX kg
(*) Exception:
When stabilisers are in use which act on the coupling ball,
proceed according to the instructions of the manufacturer of
the stabilisers. When stabilisers are in use, the coupling ball
must be inspected for wear at regular intervals.
As soon as a coupling ball diameter of 49.0 mm or smaller
has been been reached at any point, the towing device must
no longer be used in trailer operation; if necessary, the
towing device must be renewed.
The unladen weight of the vehicle will increase by appr.
15,2 kg following mounting of the towing device.
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